I was hoping that you could share the secret of finding a cheap flight. I really want to try this someday, but cost will be the biggest issue. Another question if you are able to answer it, How much did you spend daily? I am guessing finding a place to stay and food were the biggest. Were there other unknown costs, such as transportation?

I hope you can answer my questions, thank you!

Philip

you both have my greatest admiration for your commitment to a plan and lifestyle. obviously i am envious as you might guess. i have not been checking on your travels as i have been preoccupied and away from my main abode. i have caught up as of today and find it incredible that you have hit so many places in such a short time. accolades!

you have been so very helpful to me Todd that i am grateful. whether you , Tynan or both of you are interested in RVs i can offer you some thoughts and some facts.(most of which are based on actual experience).

Firstly, make an attempt to envision what type of traveling you anticipate. strictly hiway driving between major cities;visiting national and state parks to enjoy the scenery and staying at campgrounds(where you can plug in to voltage); visiting state forests off road without plugins; eg. dirt or gravel roads

some areas allow free camping but restrict access to vehicles less than a certain length; free camping is getting to be a rare bird!

a few years ago i wanted to be able to go to fishing spots on weekends without the hassle of setting up a tent/ camp. especially so if the fishin wasnt productive and i wanted to change locations on short notice.

hauling a trailer is ok but somewhat restriciting ;difficult to turn around or backup. definitely not for going down roads where there might not be a turnaround!

depending upon size rvs are relatively manueverable . certainly not for back road camping or exploring unless a camper van type. ergo how much space do you need ? 1 person or 2. baggqage like camera equip , guitar, fishing gear. haircurlers?

i had settled for a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel and stuck a 3000lb camper on the 8 ft bed;late added a pair of airbags to provide better steering vs swaying.2-3 yrs later graduated to a 1 ton with same camper. much better control especially with airbags. rides great.only dodge offers a 1 ton as a single rear wheel. better for off raod, less cost of tires etc.

my main reason for choosing a truck with a camper is that if there is a problem with the gas stove . frig outhouse etc. you can leave it at the repair shop and drive away untill it is fixed. when not rving you can leave it at home or at uncle icetons and drive away in the relatively economical diesel truck.

6 cylinder engines are the best balanced second only to horizontal opposed engines (VW’S and Porsche) and the most economical. the Dodge 5.9L Cummins diesel is a charm with a 6 speed manual. would you believe 18 mpg at 50 mph and 1450-1500rpm with the camper?probably 24 or 25 mpg at 50 mph without the piggy back.at 60 mph and no camper 20mpg. if you were towing a trailer like an Airstream it would almost be like towing a baby carriage.

OH!!!!!
and you can park your camper/truck anyplace that allows cars to park overnight. also if you own a residential lot there is probably no restriction of parking overnight.

regards.

Right now, I’m a nomad, too. I’m about 8 months out on my “spend a year living on my inheritance” plan and forming my “get a life arranged around doing what I want to do, when I want to do it” plan. I’ve got a great partner who’s up for the trip along with me, and life is good. Nice to read how others are doing the same thing, so, I’m glad to see your blog!

Just wondering, though: why are you so worried about just sitting in Austin if you feel like it?

Just do what makes you feel comfortable and happy at the time. If you feel like just staying in your RV, then stay in your RV. If you want to be traveling, then be traveling. If you keep your load light, then you can do whatever you like; you know that already. So if you feel like staying in one place for six months or even six years, what’s the big deal? Do that until you want to do something different, then go do the something different.

And even if you do accumulate stuff…well, you already know how to get rid of it, don’t you? There’s nothing wrong with having stuff, so long as the payoff of having it is greater than the downside of the anchor it creates for you.

The point isn’t adventures. If you’re having adventures all the time and you’re enjoying them and what they do for you: fabulous, great, terrific! But there’s no point in having adventure after adventure if it’s a drag. Having adventures solely for the sake of not staying in one place isn’t admirable, it’s pitiful, and empty besides.

Go when you want to go. Stay when you want to stay. Set your limits by choice, and be willing to adjust them when they stop working for you. That’s actual freedom, and should be the right and lifeplan of every person on the planet. (Okay, that was gratuitously grandiose, but you know what I mean.)

Good luck, and thanks for sharing your life with everyone!

Zina

Your family here think and talk of you often.
Love always,
BH

Love
//Sabine

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//Sabine